HCR: Heating and Air Conditioning

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HCR-115 Residential Heating Systems

4 credits—The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the various types of residential heating systems. Areas and concepts covered include combustion theory, basic air distribution, furnace construction, filters, humidifiers, installation techniques, and maintenance procedures.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 96

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in HCR-181 and HCR-455 and HCR-456

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $1,039.00

HCR-137 Hydronic Heating Systems

3 credits—To provide experiences in the operation, layout, selection, and troubleshooting of residential and light commercial boilers.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in HCR-115

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $723.00

HCR-143 Alternative Heating and Cooling Systems

4 credits—This course is designed to introduce students to new and alternative air conditioning equipment.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 96

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in HCR-137

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $964.00

HCR-171 Refrigeration

4 credits—This course focuses on all thing's refrigeration, from small dehumidifiers to large commercial refrigeration. In this course the students will also study for and take the EPA 608 refrigeration licensing exam.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in HCR-137 and HCR-143

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $1,178.00

HCR-181 Introduction to HVACR

3 credits—The HVACR course will introduce students to the environmental function control of temperature, moisture content, air quality and air circulation in a conditioned space. Our labs allow the learner to view and examine various types of HVACR systems with respect to installation, components, and characteristics.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $3,068.00

HCR-200 Manual J and D HVAC Design

1 credits—The Manual J and Manual D Residential HVAC Design course will provide students with the necessary skills to analyze a building's heating and cooling loads and design appropriate ductwork systems. Students will begin the process using manual worksheets and then finish by using Manual J and Manual D software programs.

Lecture Hours: 16

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CON-102.

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $241.00

HCR-204 Principles of Air Conditioning

4 credits—To provide a working knowledge of electrical controls, sealed system components, troubleshooting, and maintenance on air conditioners.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 96

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in HCR-137 and HCR-143 and HCR-171

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $1,014.00

HCR-264 Applied Practices

3 credits—This course provides the students a capstone opportunity to apply the theory to practice on the equipment in the HVACR lab to gain entry level proficiency in service and repair.

Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 96

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in HCR-429

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $773.00

HCR-429 HVAC App Controls with Automated Systems

2 credits—This course is a study of electronic controls and circuitry systems for H.V.A.C.R.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in HCR-204

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $532.00

HCR-455 Applied Electricity for HVACR

4 credits—This course presents the basic electrical characteristics, reading and developing circuit graphics, test equipment, controls and circuit application.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 96

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in HCR-181

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $1,584.00

HCR-456 Applied Electricity II

4 credits—This course expands on the basic electrical knowledge gained in HCR-455 and introduces students to electrical troubleshooting.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 96

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in HCR-181 and HCR-455

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $1,014.00

HCR-933 Internship — Air Conditioning

1 credits—This course provides on-the-job training giving the student experience and practical application of the competencies learned in the air conditioning portion of the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Program. The internship is coordinated by the college instructor and supervised by an industry professional at the work site.

This course can be taken for 1–4 credits, 64–256 co-op hours.

Co-op Hours: 64

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in HCR-429 and HCR-264

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $241.00